(Part 2) Best anchors according to redditors
We found 127 Reddit comments discussing the best anchors. We ranked the 64 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Depends what you want to place upon the shelf. For heavier loads you’ll want to use standard shelf - L brackets, for even heavier loads, medium to heavy duty shelf brackets that are L brackets with a diagonal support. If you have relatively light items and want the hardware out of sight, then use floating shelves where the support brackets are inserted into the shelf.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/204657448
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All three options would require either to locate a stud(s) to screw into, or a type of good wall anchor. I recommend these wall anchors as I use them my self and have hung heavy mirrors utilizing these.
https://www.amazon.com/Wallclaw-Anchors-Hammer-Drywall-Anchor/dp/B00GXFABZK
Just gently hammer them in, then tighten a screw into it to fully secure.
A couple drawwall insets. No need t anything fancy. Drywall and Hollow-wall Anchor Assortment Kit, Screws, Wall Anchors, 100 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DCQRAZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QoFaBbBQS0W4E
If you hit homedepot they’ll have a little pack.
If they almost hold with just the screw then they should hold fine with an anchor. I like these. They can be removed fairly easily too without doing too much damage to your wall (although will still require a small patch) in case you want to change your window treatment someday.
(actually you can see in the product description for this particular Chinese version "The product is good to use". so there you go!)
It's an anchor for a screw.
My wife recently got an ebike so both for ease of charging and security and I made her a lean to bike shelter. So now her bike is secured by a deadbolted door (albeit a pretty lightweight one) and and locked to the wall of the house with a wall anchor with her u-lock.
The store you link to would protect your bike from the weather but all that well from thieves. I doubt it would be much of a challenge to for the doors of that shelter. But if you cut a hole in the rear wall or floor so that you could fix a ground or wall anchor it should provide about as much protection as can be had in a lightweight outbuilding.
Just regular drywall anchors, like you'd use to hang a shelf or something. You probably have a bunch lying around the house.
https://www.amazon.com/T-K-Excellent-Plastic-Drilling-Phillips-Assortment/dp/B07283N4LB/
>concrete wedge anchors
I like to use https://www.amazon.com/CONFAST-Lag-Shield-Anchor-Short/dp/B071K8R6CP/ or https://www.amazon.com/CONCRETE-LEAD-ANCHORS-10-Pcs/dp/B07JMKW5HR/ hope that helps.
Yes generally you shouldn't use a drill for it because it is so easy to overtighten. As I said I bought a tool for it, similar to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Anndason-Setting-Hollow-Cavity-Plasterboard/dp/B0711S75N9
(just first google result)
but even with that tool you first have to do a testrun and see how hard you should pull on the handle. It is a bit fidgety but quite strong when done correctly.
https://www.amazon.com/HIlti-3001809-Drywall-anchor-systems/dp/B01N3KLNMR
https://www.amazon.com/HIlti-423472-KH-EZ-I-anchor-systems/dp/B01N05UAP2
Drill a quarter inch hole and screw it in. They are pretty awesome
Yeah they drilled the holes too big. You need some new Mollys. This kind can but screwed into the wall without a drill. Just screw them into the old holes.
Really depends on what you wall is made of if it’s just going into plasterboard and you are sure you are not going to hit any studs use https://www.amazon.com/L-H-Dottie-WD8-Driller-100-Pack/dp/B008CNOU4E/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=wall+driller&qid=1573075071&sr=8-5
If you suspect there is a stud behind just use a long screw and screw into the stud any screw 1.5 inch or longer should be fine.
If the wall is solid concrete you will need a drill and a masonry bit preferably a hammer drill and the bit should be the same size as a plastic wall anchor which you will need to insert into the hole that you drill then screw into the wall anchor https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Quality-Ribbed-Plastic-Anchors/dp/B01J06DC36/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=wall+anchor+plastic&qid=1573075308&sr=8-4
Don’t buy the ones I linked :) just go to you local hardware store and look for the same easier and cheaper.
How strong will a thin shelled SIP be for vertical loads? They would be fine in the horizontal plane. How about the vertical plane? Conventional SIPS have OSB to withstand vertical loads.
If there are any compressive loads near the surface, something like these might help to distribute the load. Thought about using these when making surfboards.
Thanks for the reply! Using a studpop to locate studs.
So I can't screw anchors into that metal drywall corner correct?
And you're saying I can use toggle bolts wherever on the wall even if there isn't a stud? That's awesome. The shades are a bit heavy but I'm not going to be putting my weight on them. So if I can just put those anchors in anywhere I'd be pretty satisfied with that as a solution. Also as a sidenote, I also ordered this. There's nothing in here that can freely support the curtains and curtain rod right?
A half inch hole seems a bit excessive for a 15lb mirror. The anchor you linked is like for hanging utility shelving. It will work, but it's pretty overkill.
For smaller stuff like this, I tend to use these sorts of anchors.
This is it! Over $100 on Amazon...
Powers Fastening Innovations 03790 SDS Plus Spike Driver 1000 Setting Tool, 1 Per Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ITG6TCA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zG7VAbZ6XPWVB
I just mean they aren’t bigger than the board or the space on the wall if it’s open below (I didn’t go back and look.) if it sticks down below where the board is in the wall you may just hit open drywall, and then you want an anchor. I like the zip anchors. They’re a bit more expensive but easy and strong. For example
Simpson Strong-Tie FT25250R100 1/4"-20 FlipToggle Anchor with 2-1/2" Bolt, 100 ct https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072B8G648/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Kjx0Db9800A6S
The plastic anchor will not work with plaster walls.
For that picture, I would attach a wire between the two hangers on the back of the frame, so you only need one hook in the wall.
You can use a molly bolt or toggle bolt if you are really worried about the weight.
For the size you describe (1lb) small universal wall anchors will be fine. Just the small push-in plastic anchor with matching screw. Leave the masonry bit up to the buyer. Something like the yellow ones in this kit:
Qualihome Drywall and Hollow-wall Anchor Assortment Kit, Anchors, Molly Bolts, Screws, and Toggle Bolts, 100 Piece. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012Q2OBGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_7sngybM7FY7Y1